Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia

8 Days
From CAD $3,399
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Trip Type
Small Group
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Experience Overview

Expect the unexpected on an adventure through Bolivia, a country experiencing a surge in popularity due in part to its stunning landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of its indigenous populations. Explore the historic capital of Sucre and sky-high La Paz, experience life at a traditional hacienda, and watch the sunset from atop the sweeping Uyuni Salt Flats.

Highlights

  • Sit down for a sunset picnic on the stark and surreal Salar de Uyuni
  • Visit the small community of Coquesa and have lunch on Incahuasi Island in a remote patch of the Bolivian desert
  • Enjoy an interactive culinary experience in La Paz featuring a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine
  • Experience life at a traditional hacienda firsthand

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2738

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: National Geographic Journey

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SBENG

StartStarts: La Paz, Bolivia

FinishFinishes: La Paz, Bolivia

DurationDuration: 8 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Bolivian Hacienda Experience, Potosí Your Journeys Highlight Moment: La Paz Culinary Experience, La Paz
  • Arrival transfer
  • La Paz city tour
  • Sucre orientation walk
  • Excursions to the Salar de Uyuni
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels – 6 nts, Hacienda/farm – 1 nt.
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

  • Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking

Group Leader

  • National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3399 (CAD $425 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: La Paz

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.


Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel

2

Day 2: La Paz/Sucre

Catch a flight to charming Sucre, then enjoy an orientation walk around the main square. This afternoon, relax at a local café, explore on your own, or opt to take an immersive tour of Sucre with a local expert that focuses on the city's stunning colonial architecture and historic sites, best viewed from the ubiquitous rooftop terraces.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore, relax at a cafe or take a specialized walking tour.Activity - Enjoy a walk with your Expedition Leader around Sucres's centre and main square. For more in-depth information, a specialized guided tour is offered on option this afternoon.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Parador Santa Maria

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Day 3: Potosi Countryside

Enjoy free time this morning before travelling into the southern highlands to our historic hacienda. Surrounded by lush agricultural fields and rolling hills, this working farm offers unique opportunities for cultural exchanges with the resident family. Get a glimpse into daily life here while lending a hand at the dairy and in the fields, and step back in time during visits to the property's private rooms, chapel, and museum. Cap off your experience with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring an array of local specialities.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in this beautiful city.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Down a winding dirt road, snaking through the stunning Southern Highlands we find our remote Hacienda. Surrounded by lush farmlands, rivers and rolling hills, this historic “working” farm offers a unique cultural interaction with a welcoming local family. Dating back to the 1500s, we step back in time with visits to private museum rooms, the chapel and library. Also, immerse ourselves into the hacienda’s daily life including demonstrations at the dairy and a visit to the fields, Finish with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring local specialities from the area.Accommodation - Hotel Museo Cayara

4

Day 4: Potosí/Uyuni

Make the short drive to the centre of Potosí and enjoy a guided tour of the Casa Nacional de la Moneda, the old silver mint and now a museum dedicated to Bolivian art and history. Take a scenic drive to Uyuni, gateway to the world's largest salt flat. Learn about the industrialization of salt and the geographical history of the region while driving across this mirror-like landscape.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Learn about the first global currency at this renowned National Mint museum.Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Accommodation - Luna Salada Hotel

5

Day 5: Uyuni

Journey deeper into the salt pans to explore their varied geographical features. Along the way, stop for a visit to the small community of Coquesa, located at the base of the Tunupa Volcano on the edge of the Salar. After this, have lunch on the salt flat before continuing our exploration of the desert and its pans. Cap off the day with a sunset picnic on the salt flats before returning to the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Accompanied by a local expert guide explore the stunning landscape of the Bolivian Salt Flats by 4x4. Enter a landscape unlike anything you've ever seen as we drive across (or around) the world's largest salt flat; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds.Activity - Visit the small community of Coquesa at the base of the Tunupa Volcano and on the edge of the Salar. Take a walk to a scenic viewpoint over the flats and then enter a cave where there are several very well-preserved mummies that have been there for over 500 years. Continue to Incahuasi, an island in a sea of salt covered with giant Trichocereus cacti. Have lunch here amid the island's panoramic views of the salt flat surrounding it. Then, enjoy time to wander around the area admiring the strange desert plant life.Activity - Enjoy a picnic amidst this spectacular landscape, while the local expert guide describes the cultural and geographical history of the area, watch the sky come alive as the sun sets over the expansive salt flats.Accommodation - Luna Salada Hotel

6

Day 6: Uyuni/La Paz

Catch a flight to La Paz and enjoy free time to explore before joining the group for an optional dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some time to explore on your own.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel

7

Day 7: La Paz

Awake in lofty La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. Spend the morning at leisure, or opt to take an excursion to see the stunning maze of canyons and spires in the Valley of the Moon. This afternoon, set out by foot, van, and cable car to discover this sky-high city with your guide. Explore vibrant squares, historical landmarks, and lively markets, learning about the balance of old and new along the way. In the evening, enjoy an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant, including demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef as our guide, we'll sample a variety of dishes and discuss the growing popularity of La Paz as a culinary destination.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the morning to explore on your own or opt to take a Moon Valley tour.Activity - Embark on an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef, we sample a variety of modern dishes based on traditional foods and learn about the growing popularity of La Paz as a foodie destination.Activity - Explore the city on a guided tour. Check out stunning cathedrals, impressive museums, and lively markets, learning more about the history of this fascinating city. Look for majestic Mt Illimani in the background.Accommodation - Attix Boutique Hotel

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Day 8: La Paz

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

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G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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